Expanded Function Dental Assistant — Community Care Impact

Indian Health Service; Carnegie (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 38,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The Indian Health Service seeks an experienced Expanded Function Dental Assistant to provide chairside support, conduct radiographic procedures, and assist with restorative work for American Indian and Alaska Native communities. The role emphasizes infection control and patient education to improve oral health outcomes.

Applicants must meet federal requirements including background checks, E-Verify, and REAL ID readiness; finish pre-employment steps as a federal vacancy.

Qualifications

• GS-05 requires one year of specialized experience or education in dental assisting.
• Education: full 4-year course in dental assisting with radiation coursework.
• Combination of Education and Experience may qualify.

Responsibilities

• Restores teeth after preparation and assists dentist with instruments, materials, and services.
• Performs a variety of intra-oral procedures including prophylaxis, sealants, temporary restorations, and cements crowns.
• Performs radiological procedures and dental lab tasks: pours and trims models, casts, trays, bites, and impressions.
• Receives and prepares patients for treatments; maintains treatment and supply records.

Skills

Chairside assistance

Infection control

Radiography

Patient education

Restorative procedures

Education

Dental assistant program

Radiation physics coursework 24 credits

ADA-accredited program

Tools

Digital radiography

Dental radiography equipment

Job description

The Indian Health Service seeks an experienced Expanded Function Dental Assistant to provide chairside support, conduct radiographic procedures, and assist with restorative work for American Indian and Alaska Native communities. The role emphasizes infection control and patient education to improve oral health outcomes.

Applicants must meet federal requirements including background checks, E-Verify, and REAL ID readiness; finish pre-employment steps as a federal vacancy.